16 Ways to Get a Dementia Patient to Eat More Food

Alzheimer's and dementia patients often eat less, and have difficulty eating, because of problems like chewing, swallowing or digesting food.Alzheimer's and dementia patients sometimes lose interest in eating. This can happen for a long list of reasons including loss of taste, the ability to smell, memory loss, and thinking they already ate.Medications can also effect appetite, and can increase constipation.When a person has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, these problems can becomemore pronounced, and often effect mood, behavior, and physical functioning.Topic -How to Get an Alzheimer's Patient to Eat More FoodBy Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomAll of these problems are caused by changes in the brain and effecteating as the disease progresses.Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:As Alzheimer's or dementia progresses getting a patient to eat a nutritious meal, or to eat enough,can become a problem.This can cause the dementia caregiver to become frustrated, confused, and evenangry. It can also bring on feelings ofsadness and hopelessness.What is the Difference Between Alzheimer ’s and Dementia1. The First Question I Always Ask is - What Color are Your Plates?In a study conducted at Boston University researchers found that patients eating from red plates consumed 25 percent more food than those eating from white plates.Go here tolearn more.Topic -Dementia CareBefore you go, let me ask you this simple question? Are you sure an Alzheimer's patient can see...
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